North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) State Practice Exam

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What constitutes simple affray?

Engaging in a fight with no injuries
Engaging in a fight while armed
Fighting in a private residence
Fighting that terrifies the public

The correct answer is: Fighting that terrifies the public

Simple affray is defined as a public fight that disturbs the peace or causes alarm among members of the public. The key element here is that it takes place in such a way that it can incite fear or panic among witnesses. This means that even if there are no serious injuries or weapons involved, the mere act of fighting in a manner that causes public distress can classify it as affray. The other options lack the essential characteristic of being a threat to public peace or safety that is intrinsic to affray. For instance, while engaging in a fight with no injuries might suggest a lack of severity, it does not capture the public disturbance aspect. Similarly, fighting while armed, although potentially more dangerous, could involve private interactions that do not necessarily impact the public. Lastly, fighting in a private residence shifts the context to a private matter, which is typically not considered affray unless it spills out into a public setting.